Sun vs Moon

Objective to Sun vs Moon

The main objective in Sun vs Moon is to accumulate enough power and influence to either control the majority of the board or achieve specific victory conditions based on your chosen side (Sun or Moon). The game is won when one player meets their faction's victory conditions.

Victory Conditions

Sun Victory: The Sun wins by controlling the majority of the board or by achieving a specific power threshold, representing its dominance over the celestial cycle.

Moon Victory: The Moon wins by amassing enough influence to eclipse the Sun's power or by completing a set of secret objectives tied to the phases of the Moon.

Tips and Strategies

Sun Strategies: Focus on expanding your control quickly and overpowering the Moon with sheer force. Use your energy resources to maintain dominance over key regions.

Moon Strategies: Play a more tactical game, using your influence to manipulate the board and set traps for the Sun. Time your actions with the changing phases of the Moon for maximum impact.

Adapt and React: Keep an eye on your opponent's strategy and adjust your plans accordingly. Both factions have strengths and weaknesses that can be exploited.

Resource Management: Efficiently manage your resources to maintain a balance between offense and defense. Overcommitting to one strategy can leave you vulnerable.

Components Sun vs Moon

Game Board: Divided into different regions representing the day and night cycles, with zones of influence for both the Sun and the Moon.

Sun and Moon Tokens: Represent the forces of each faction, used for controlling areas, engaging in battles, and gathering resources.

Power Cards: Provide special abilities or effects that can turn the tide of battle.

Resource Markers: Track the accumulation of energy, influence, and other resources necessary for activating powers and deploying forces.

Victory Track: Keeps track of the progress of each player toward their victory conditions.

Setting Up the Sun vs Moon Game

Choose Factions: Each player selects either the Sun or the Moon. The Sun typically focuses on aggressive expansion and control, while the Moon emphasizes deception, stealth, and resource management.

Set Up the Board: Place the game board in the center and distribute the starting tokens and resource markers according to the faction-specific setup instructions. Place the victory track marker at the starting point.

Draw Power Cards: Each player draws a set number of Power Cards from their faction's deck. These cards provide special abilities or effects that can be used during the game.

Determine Starting Player: The player representing the Sun usually starts the game, reflecting the dawn of a new day.